By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Osiah is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of the biblical name Josiah, after removing the initial 'J' sound. Josiah derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'God supports' or 'God…
Modern invented name
This contemporary combo name burst onto the scene in tandem with the megasuccess of then-child singer Tevin Campbell in 1989, but has been losing its footing since the start of the millennium.
Devan is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins, making it an interesting cross-cultural choice. In Sanskrit, it derives from "deva" meaning "divine" or "god," while in Irish it's a variant…
Jaxyn is a modern masculine name that represents the trend of creative spellings for traditional names. It appears to be a variant of Jackson or Jaxon, which themselves derive from the surname…
Arabic
"virtuous, pure, chaste"
A virtuous Arabic name, familiar in Pakistan, Saudi Arabic, India, Nigeria, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, and England and Wales, Tahir may also be written as Taher, Tahir (with the dotted i) or…
Japanese
"bright, intelligent"
Akira is a popular Japanese name for both sexes that's migrated to the West because of its appearance in manga and video games. Akiro is a related name popular for boys.
Darel is a masculine name that serves as a variant of Darrell, ultimately derived from Old French and Norman origins. The name originally comes from "d'Airelle," meaning "from Airelle," referring to…
Italian vernacular form of Louis
"renowned warrior"
Italian classic Luigi, though it lacks the modern style of Nico, Enzo, and Rocco, does have some notable namesakes, such as Nobel Prize winning author Luigi Pirandello and composer Cherubini..
Mazen is a masculine Arabic name meaning 'one who balances clouds' or 'rain clouds.' This poetic name is well-established throughout the Middle East and Arabic-speaking communities worldwide. Mazen…
Mendy is a versatile name used for males in various cultural contexts. It can function as a nickname for names like Menachem (Hebrew, meaning 'comforter'), Mendel (Yiddish diminutive of Menachem), or…
Raife is a distinctive masculine name of English origin, representing a modern variation of Ralph. Deriving from Old Norse 'Ráðúlfr,' combining elements meaning 'counsel' and 'wolf,' the name carries…
Tidus is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the popular video game 'Final Fantasy X,' where it belongs to the main protagonist. The game's creators derived it from the…
Greek, French, from Hebrew
"gift of God"
One of the relatives on the widely-branching family of John names, Yanis is in the French Top 50 and was a fast rising choice in the UK in 2022, when it went from being outside the Top 1000 to within…
A nouveau member of the Aidan/Braden/Jaden group. Yet another variation on a too-trendy genre -- never the most original way to go, even if there aren't yet many Zadens on your block. Still, a Z…
Ziyad is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'ziyadah,' meaning 'growth,' 'abundance,' or 'increase.' It has historical significance in Islamic culture, as Ziyad ibn Abihi was a…
Variation of Adlai or Hadley
Adley is one of those rare unisex names that probably developed via different paths on the girls' and boys' sides, with the male Adley a phonetic spelling of the Hebrew Adlai, while the girls'…
Irish
"swarthy"
An old Irish surname that was big in the 1960s, but would be an unexpected choice for a child now.
Variation of Elian, Elyon, or Eilian, Hebrew, Arthurian, Welsh
"God is Yahweh; supreme, highest; sun; fawn"
With knightly charm, spiritual sentiment, and an ancient yet contemporary feel about it, Elyan is a name with various origins and plenty of appeal. Given to around 40 boys in the States in 2024, use…
Essa is a multicultural masculine name with various origins and meanings across different traditions. In Arabic contexts, it is the form of Jesus (Isa) used in the Quran, carrying profound religious…
English variation of Evan, French place name
"god is gracious; water"
A pleasant-sounding name that might be more popular were it not a brand of bottled water - something that is noted in the 1999 movie Superstar , which features a female Evian. The brand is named…
